5 draft prospects the Redskins should get to know

The Washington Redskins were active at the beginning of the 2017 offseason. They signed several free agents, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. The team’s next major moves more than likely will not come until the NFL Draft next month.

Here are five draft prospects the Redskins brass should get to know before the April draft.

1. Lorenzo Jerome, S Saint Francis

The 6-0, 195 pound safety can diagnose plays quickly and isn’t fooled by play action due to his ability to mentally process plays. Once the ball is in the air, Jerome demonstrates solid explosiveness towards the point of attack and tracks the ball very well in the air. In college, he recorded 252 tackles, 18 interceptions and defended 47 passes while playing for four different defensive coordinators. Jerome impressed in the Senior Bowl, finishing the game with three tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble.

2. Isaac Asiata, OG Utah

Asiata is a big solid guard at 6-3, 323 pounds that consumes blockers while pulling on run plays. The former Utah star is quick and agile in pass protection. His explosive nature in the trenches creates movement in short-yardage situations.

Asiata may lack the name recognition of some of the other top interior linemen in the country, but he wins on the field with his sheer power, aggression, and underrated agility.

3. Dwayne Thomas, CB LSU

At 6-0, 201 pounds, Thomas is a tall corner with size to battle with bigger wideouts. He is a versatile player who can play either safety or cornerback in nickel and dime packages.

Thomas has played in 29 games with nine starts and has accumulated 68 tackles (9.5 for losses), 12 pass breakups, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. Thomas is a sleeper corner who could be an excellent value pick.

4. Josh Reynolds, WR Texas A&M

Reynolds has deceptive speed and shows tremendous ability tracking the ball. At 6-4, 195 pounds, he can extend his long arms to snag the ball and be a big play threat downfield. He can also be dangerous on fade routes and jump-balls in the red zone.

This receiver does require some refinement on non-vertical routes and needs to be more physical with corners. Reynolds had a big day at the 2017 Senior Bowl with six receptions for 96 yards. One of the catches was a 39-yard touchdown snag in the second quarter which was crucial to the South getting the win 16-15 over the North.

5. Daeshon Hall, DE Texas A&M

At the 2017 Senior Bowl, Hall caught the eye of observers with his 6-4, 260 pound frame. He dominated his offensive counterparts in one-on-one drills, showing active hands to rip past offensive lineman.

Hall is violent at the point of attack, using his length to corral ball-carriers in the hole or make off-balance tackle attempts. At times, the former Texas A&M player could be wide in his pass rush, taking himself out of plays and lacking an effective counter maneuver. In 2016 as a senior, he finished the season with 50 tackles (13.0 for losses) and 4.5 sacks.

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